Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know to make the most of your time at FTE Global 2026 in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas.
The Venue: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Set on the shores of Lake Grapevine, the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center provides the ideal home for our 20th anniversary edition.
- All-in-one experience: All conferences, exhibition, catering, and networking take place on the same floor, ensuring natural connections and steady traffic for exhibitors.
- Seamless networking: Catering is served within the exhibition hall, with lounges and meeting spaces woven throughout the venue.
- Stay on site: Delegates can enjoy premium onsite accommodation, keeping them close to the action.
- World-class amenities: With resort-scale facilities and a proven reputation for hosting major international events, the Gaylord Texan offers the perfect environment for collaboration and celebration.
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051 USA
Essential Timings
Our programme is continuously being refined. Final event details and timings will be shared with registered attendees one week before the event.
- Exhibition Build Day
- FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub meeting at Southwest HQ
- FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group meeting
- FTE World Ancillary & Retailing Working Group meeting
- Smart Ramp Working Group meeting
- ACE Smart Ramp member meeting
- Icebreaker Drinks Reception
- 09:00 – 17:30 – FTE Global Conferences begin
- 09:30 – 17:30 – FTE Global Exhibition opens
- 17:30 – 19:30 – Networking Drinks on the Exhibition Floor
- 09:00 – 16:30 – FTE Global Conference
- 09:30 – 16:30 – FTE Global Exhibition
- 20:00 – 23:00 – FTE Global Networking Party & Awards Ceremony (Glass Cactus venue)
Hotel Accommodation
We’ve secured an exclusive allocation of rooms at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center – the official venue for FTE Global 2026.
Thanks to our partnership with the hotel, attendees can benefit from special discounted delegate rates. Staying on-site ensures you’re at the heart of all the action – from the exhibition and conference sessions to the networking lounges and evening events.
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FTE Global 2026 Registration
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Future Travel Experience Global 2026 will bring together airlines, airports, government agencies, vendors, startups, terminal designers, architects, ground handlers, destination partners, and other key travel industry stakeholders to collaborate and be inspired to transform passenger experience, business performance, and sustainability strategies.
- Event:
- Future Travel Experience Global 2026
- Date:
- – September 2026
- Location:
- Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, United States